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PARK BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1989 2. Define the purpose of the trails. 3. Require locations of trails to be shown on plats. 4. Determine the widths of the trail easements. 5 . Require grading of the trails and placement of the base materials on the trail right- of ways in addition to other park dedication requirements. 6. Require trail improvements be completed per city standards or included in the developer' s agreement before final plat approval by the city council . John Miller felt the park board was on the right track by requiring the developer to grade and gravel the trails in addition to paying the current park dedication fee. He also liked the park board' s idea to permit the developer some latitude in locating the trails so long as the trails start and end on the property as shown in your park plan. This accomplishes your ends and allows the developer to plan the land use as he sees best . Don Volk felt that to require grading of the trails and placement of the base materials on the trail right-of-ways is critical and should not be part of the park dedication requirement. The Developer would be required to connect his trail system to the city wide trail and may also be required to install a more elaborate trail system in his subdivision. Also the city would have to provide easy access to the subdivision, and therefore, the subdivision would adjoin the main trails. Councilmember Harold Bisel felt incorporating the trail system is tremendous. Joggers prefer a softer surface to run on. Don increased the right-of-way width for the joggers , which also could be used as a cross-country ski trail . Snowmobiles riding on the trails may create a problem. Harold Bisel will check on any ordinances pertaining to snowmobiles. Ray Johnson feels this should be addressed by City Council . MOTION: Candy Toffoli moved to recommend to City Council adoption of amendment *89-02 to require pedestrian trails as 2